I'm obsessed with the show "Dancing with the Stars" and I love seeing the makeup on the celebrities week after week. I actually even dig the makeup artists so much, I've even become a fan of their Facebook page and am not embarrassed to admit it (well, sorta). I do admit wholeheartedly, though, that the makeup looks on "DWTS" are totally over the top, but since the stars are on camera, you…

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A good friend of mine was diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago at age 37, and her whole world was turned upside down. I will never forget the day she had her husband shave her head, pre-chemo. She looked so radiant in red lipstick paired with her bald head. She is my hero. So when cosmetics companies release special edition "Breast Cancer Awareness"…

Every time I attempt to create a smoky eye, my efforts seem to go up in flames. So for my BFF's wedding, I decided to get a little help from makeup artist Santos at the Frederic Fekkai Salon in New York City. It turns out I was doing it all wrong. Here's how he said I could get it right next time I try: Step 1: Use a primer for staying power. Products like Benefit Stay Don't Stray , $24 act like…

Lindsay Price is naturally gorgeous. This is obvious -- I know. And though I may not have been blessed with the same shiny strands, perfectly placed freckles and flawless skin, I'm hoping if I knock off her hair and makeup look, I'll at least look half as gorgeous as she does here. Here's how I plan to copy the look: Hair Step 1: I'll prep my wavy strands with hydrating soft-hold mousse. Step…

When asked why she prefers red lipstick, rocker mom Gwen Stefani recently said, "My husband really loves the red, so I keep the red because I want to keep the husband." In my 20s, I wore a lot of red lipstick -- but I've shied away from it in my 30s. It just seems too ... bold, especially for everyday. And I would hate to look like a reject from the '80s "Addicted to Love" video. But Gwen's quote…